Teacher of Science

Lancashire County Council; Longridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Longridge High School in Preston, Lancashire, is seeking a committed Teacher of Science for a full-time permanent post from January 2027, or sooner.

You will inspire pupils of all abilities, delivering an ambitious and inclusive science curriculum across key stages, and contributing to a forward-looking science department.

The school values excellence with strong expectations and a supportive team, offering professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• A science teacher capable of delivering a high-quality secondary science curriculum across key stages.
• Ability to adapt teaching to a range of abilities and lea rners.
• Commitment to pupil outcomes and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging science lessons to pupils across key stages.
• Assess and monitor pupil progress and provide feedback.
• Contribute to department improvement and shared practice.

Skills

Science teaching

Curriculum development

Inclusive education

Job description

TEACHER OF SCIENCE

Ref: 202569

Grade: Main Professional Scale

Term: Full Time

Perm / Temp: Permanent

Required: From January 2027 - or sooner

Closing Date: 12 noon 02/11/2026

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Location

LONGRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
Preston Road, Longridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 3AR

Tel: [phone]

School website: www.lhs.lancs.sch.uk

Roll: 820

Information

Teacher of Science (full time permanent) Required for January 2027, or earlier. 1 Post available

Salary: MPS

Are you passionate about science and determined to make a real difference? At Longridge High School we believe our pupils deserve the very best Excellence and ambition from all, for all.

If you are an inspirational and enthusiastic teacher who is committed to achieving the very best outcomes from pupils of all levels and ability, we would be delighted to hear from you. This position would suit an experienced or an early career entry teacher who would like to work in a happy and successful school.

Longridge High School is situated on the outskirts of Longridge, a small manufacturing and market town between Preston and the Ribble Valley. We have 50+ teaching staff and approximately 830 pupils. The school serves the local community and has a large catchment area encompassing neighbouring villages, a large rural district, and urban areas of Preston. The school was originally built in 1959, with additional accommodation added in subsequent years. School facilities have been continuously updated and refurbished and the school has a new purpose-built teaching block to take on additional pupil numbers.

We prepare every young person for life through a consistent approach to excellent behaviour, good manners, and hard work, embodied in our schools core values Respect, Learn, Grow, Together.

We are looking for:

• A person who really wants to make Science the centre of the school.
• A person who has the vision, drive, and motivation to help develop and improve the department further.
• An excellent teacher who believes every child has the potential to succeed in Science through teaching and learning that challenges and inspires young people.
• A person who can adapt and teach a highly ambitious and fully inclusive curriculum at both key stages.

We can provide:

• A school which is moving forwards and developing to provide an excellent education for all its pupils.
• A Science team that have a real passion for their subject area.
• A strong ethos of high expectations and aspirations, with rapidly improving results in GCSE Science and Triple Science.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.